Free Endocrinology Notes, MCQs & Infographics
Estrogens are a group of steroid hormones that play an essential role in the female reproductive system, regulating menstruation, pregnancy, and other processes. While they are produced in…
What is the Menstrual Cycle? The menstrual cycle begins on the first day of vaginal bleeding, which occurs due to the shedding of the endometrium built during the…
What is hypogonadism ? Hypogonadism in a male is defined as a decrease in one or both of the two major functions of the testes, that is spermiogensis…
Eunuch, in the etymological sense, is derived from the Greek words “eune,” meaning “bed,” and “ekho,” meaning protector/keeper. Eunuchoidism refers to a disorder of male gonadal insufficiency noted…
PCOS is characterized by amenorrhea/oligomenorrhea, hirsutism, acne, and infertility among women in the reproductive age group. The underlying pathophysiology of PCOS will be reviewed (refer to a comprehensive…
The Ferriman Gallwey score is a numerical scoring assessment used to evaluate the severity of hirsutism in women. The score ranges from 0 to 4, with 0 being…
This is a rare X-linked genetic disorder of sex development characterized by mutations in the androgen receptor gene. A genetic male (XY genotype) will thus have tissues that…
